Official / Local Name남면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gimcheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.1004°N, 128.2372°E · 286 m
Overview
Nam-myŏn (남면) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Gimcheon-si, North Gyeongsang (36.1004°N, 128.2372°E, elevation 286 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 남면 (Nam-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gimcheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 286 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Apo Station (아포역) (6.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Wŏram-sa (월암사) (3.2 km) · Karhang-sa (갈항사) (3.4 km) · Purŭn-sa (불은사) (3.4 km) · Chŏlgol-san (절골산) (0.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Solbang (솔방) (1.3 km), Ponggok (봉곡) (1.5 km), Sadŭng (사등) (1.5 km), Salgujim (살구짐) (1.7 km), Kalson (갈손) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Nongso-myŏn (농소면) (5.6 km) · Seonjuwonnam-dong (선주원남동) (6.5 km) · Apo-eup (아포읍) (7.0 km) · Jijwa-dong (지좌동) (8.5 km) · Hyeonggok-dong (형곡1동) (8.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Apo Station (아포역) (6.7 km). KTX/SRT to Gyeongju, Pohang, Andong (KTX-Eum), and Gimcheon-Gumi stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "남면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Wŏram-sa (월암사) (3.2 km) — Nam-myŏn (남면)
- Karhang-sa (갈항사) (3.4 km) — Nam-myŏn (남면)
- Purŭn-sa (불은사) (3.4 km) — Nam-myŏn (남면)
- Chŏlgol-san (절골산) (0.8 km) — Nam-myŏn (남면)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Hearty regional 국밥 (Gukbap rice soup) and handmade 칼국수 (Kalguksu knife-cut noodles) simmered with anchovy, radish, and seasonal greens from North Gyeongsang.
- Charcoal-grilled local pork belly (Samgyeopsal), marinated short ribs (Galbi), and savory 해물파전 (scallion and seafood pancakes) served at family-run 식당 (Sikdang, ₩9,000–₩16,000).
- Earthenware-aged 된장 (Doenjang soybean paste) and 고추장 (Gochujang), sun-dried regional produce, traditional 한과 (Hangwa rice sweets), and local brewery 생막걸리 (unpasteurized draft Makgeolli).
- Locals gather for weekday 백반 (Baekban home-style lunch sets, ₩9,000–₩12,000) where every table receives 6–10 complimentary refillable banchan side dishes, and browse the traditional 5-day market (오일장) for seasonal harvest specialties. Across Nam-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Gimcheon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–May, Oct–Nov. North Gyeongsang → · 3,651 All Cities →